Music Matters: CJ Hilton

Meet soul singer CJ Hilton

From the Pulpit to the Booth - Hilton honed his skills singing in the church before making the transition to a more secular type of soul music.
One Shot Deal - Through D.C.-based Backwoods Productions, CJ got to audition for music executive Tommy Mottola and later landed a deal with his Casablanca Records imprint under Capitol.
Old to the New - CJ draws inspiration from classic soul singers like Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye as well as contemporary R&B singers like R. Kelly and Usher.Behind the Boards - In addition to singing, CJ's also a producer who plays multiple instruments.

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From the Pulpit to the Booth - Hilton honed his skills singing in the church before making the transition to a more secular type of soul music.

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